Step right up and bring a touch of whimsical fun to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Circus Tent Cat House pattern! Whether you’re crafting for your feline friend, adding a playful circus theme to your home, or simply love making unique amigurumi designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up a cozy and colorful tent bursting with charm. With its striped canopy, tiny entrance, and delightful details, this crochet circus tent captures the magic of the big top in every stitch. Perfect for giving your cat a special hideaway, decorating a themed space, or simply celebrating the joy of handmade creations, this amigurumi circus tent cat house is sure to bring smiles—one stitch at a time! 🎪✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different color combinations, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like miniature flags or circus animals for extra personality. Craft a classic red-and-white striped tent, create a pastel version for a softer aesthetic, or even stitch up a full circus-inspired set with matching decorations! Whether gifted as a whimsical keepsake, displayed as a quirky accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Circus Tent Cat House is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of carnival magic to every stitch! 🧶🐱🎭
🎪 Amigurumi Circus Tent Cat House Crochet Pattern
Step right up and create the cutest show in town with this whimsical Amigurumi Circus Tent Cat House! Featuring colorful stripes, pom-pom flags, and a cozy interior, this feline-friendly hideaway brings a playful carnival flair to your home. Whether for lounging or just striking a majestic pose, your kitty will be the star of the Purradise Circus! Perfect for pet lovers and crochet fans who enjoy making functional decor.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, basic shaping, and some structural assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 18–20 inches (45–50 cm) tall and 16–18 inches (40–45 cm) wide, using worsted weight yarn and a 4.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (Worsted weight):
- Color A – Light Pink
- Color B – Orange
- Color C – Yellow
- Color D – Aqua Blue
- Color E – White (for walls)
- Color F – Red (for letters)
- Color G – Blue (for “Circus” letters)
Other Supplies:
- Crochet hook: 4.0 mm
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Polyfill stuffing
- Foam board or plastic canvas (for roof and base stability)
- Hot glue or sewing needle/thread (for attaching appliqués)
- Pom-poms or yarn to make them
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
🏠 Circus Tent Base (in white)
Work in joined rounds for a flat circular base.
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- Continue increasing 6 per round until you reach 96 sts (or desired diameter)
FO, weave in ends. Cut a foam circle the same size and set aside.
🧱 Tent Walls (in white)
Join yarn to any stitch on base, work in BLO for edge.
1–20. sc around (96) – approx. 7–8 inches tall
FO and weave in ends. Optional: Add diamond appliqués in red/yellow or pink/blue.
🎪 Roof Panels (Make 6 – alternate pink and orange)
Work in rows, starting from wide base to pointed tip:
- ch 21, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (20)
- dec at both ends (18)
- repeat row with decreases until 2 sts remain
- dec (1), FO
Sew six panels together into a cone shape. Add foam cone inside for structure.
🪄 Roof Trim (in aqua blue)
Work in scallops for decorative edge.
- Join yarn at base of cone, sk 1 st, 5 dc in next, sk 1 st, sl st – repeat around
FO, weave in ends.
🎉 Pom-Pom Garland
Make small yarn pom-poms in red, blue, and pink. Attach them with short strands to a curved wire or crocheted chain and glue or stitch to top of cone.
🖼️ Entrance Flap
Make 2 panels (pink with orange border):
- ch 21, sc 20
2–18. sc across, then decrease one st each side for rounded shape - FO and sc border in orange
Attach both panels to front edge of tent.
🪧 “PURRADISE CIRCUS” Sign
Make a small arched rectangle in white:
- ch 26, sc 25
2–5. sc across
FO and embroider or applique “Purradise Circus” using red for top text and blue for “Circus”.
Attach above entrance.
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Add foam inside the base and roof for firmness
- Glue or stitch the roof onto the walls
- Secure garlands and appliqués
- Place a fluffy mat or cushion inside
🧠 Tips & Tricks
- Use a hot glue gun for firm attachment of non-yarn elements
- For extra height, add more rounds to the wall
- Add a catnip sachet inside for more feline fun
💡 Customization Ideas
- Use rainbow panels for a Pride circus tent
- Add star appliqués for a magical night theme
- Adjust the size to make a matching toy tent
This cat-tastic circus tent is sure to be your pet’s new favorite spot—and it makes an adorable photo prop too! 🐱🎪
